Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Patrol Officer (Wage)
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Title:
Patrol Officer (Wage) – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services State Role Title:
W69113 Hiring Range:
$23.05 hourly Pay Band:
3 Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:
Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/ Recruitment Type:
General Public – G Job Duties
Patrols within statutory jurisdiction; properties, buildings, and parking lots by foot, vehicle, or as assigned to establish a visible presence to deter criminal activity and detect incidents compromising safety and security. Responds to calls for service in a timely manner. Assist Local Law Enforcement with investigations of vehicle crashes on state‑owned property, consistent with Department policies. Analyze and solve problems including gathering information, anticipating problems, weighing consequences, and making sound decisions. Provide crime prevention services to facility through frequent patrols and safety presentations. Performs other duties as assigned, ensuring facilities and occupants are secure and safe by following Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedure. Takes appropriate observation and notification actions to support law enforcement authorities in prevention and investigation consistent with Department policies and Virginia State Code. Perform facility fire drills to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission regulations. Perform patrols to check doors and windows of buildings on campus. Dispatch: receive emergency and non‑emergency calls, determine nature, location, priority, and dispatch the appropriate public safety officer, using a dispatched system. Maintain an up‑to‑date 24‑hour report detailing date, officers on duty, assignments, and shift activities. Inspect patrol vehicles at shift start for damages and document findings on 24‑hour report. Respond professionally to incidents, issue keys with proper paperwork, maintain a professional demeanor when interacting, and ensure documentation is completed accurately. Answer hospital phone line when assigned, remain professional when speaking and transferring calls. Use computer skills to log and type reports for the department. Respond to criminal investigations following established procedures. Investigate suspected criminal activity and report to law enforcement authorities. File required reports and forms within deadlines, ensuring accuracy. Effectively express ideas orally or in writing, testify in court when needed, and type and send reports. Minimum Qualifications
Valid Virginia Driver’s License. Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer. Previous Security, Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Military experience. Previous experience working in Mental Health. Additional Considerations
None. Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications/resums will be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre‑employment drug screening, including fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Equal Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference
DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Department Phone: 804-524-7111 Email: cshrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov This position is a wage position and is not eligible for benefits. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Patrol Officer (Wage) – Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services State Role Title:
W69113 Hiring Range:
$23.05 hourly Pay Band:
3 Agency:
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location:
Central State Hospital, Petersburg, VA Agency Website:
https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/ Recruitment Type:
General Public – G Job Duties
Patrols within statutory jurisdiction; properties, buildings, and parking lots by foot, vehicle, or as assigned to establish a visible presence to deter criminal activity and detect incidents compromising safety and security. Responds to calls for service in a timely manner. Assist Local Law Enforcement with investigations of vehicle crashes on state‑owned property, consistent with Department policies. Analyze and solve problems including gathering information, anticipating problems, weighing consequences, and making sound decisions. Provide crime prevention services to facility through frequent patrols and safety presentations. Performs other duties as assigned, ensuring facilities and occupants are secure and safe by following Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedure. Takes appropriate observation and notification actions to support law enforcement authorities in prevention and investigation consistent with Department policies and Virginia State Code. Perform facility fire drills to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission regulations. Perform patrols to check doors and windows of buildings on campus. Dispatch: receive emergency and non‑emergency calls, determine nature, location, priority, and dispatch the appropriate public safety officer, using a dispatched system. Maintain an up‑to‑date 24‑hour report detailing date, officers on duty, assignments, and shift activities. Inspect patrol vehicles at shift start for damages and document findings on 24‑hour report. Respond professionally to incidents, issue keys with proper paperwork, maintain a professional demeanor when interacting, and ensure documentation is completed accurately. Answer hospital phone line when assigned, remain professional when speaking and transferring calls. Use computer skills to log and type reports for the department. Respond to criminal investigations following established procedures. Investigate suspected criminal activity and report to law enforcement authorities. File required reports and forms within deadlines, ensuring accuracy. Effectively express ideas orally or in writing, testify in court when needed, and type and send reports. Minimum Qualifications
Valid Virginia Driver’s License. Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer. Previous Security, Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Military experience. Previous experience working in Mental Health. Additional Considerations
None. Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Applications/resums will be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre‑employment drug screening, including fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Equal Opportunity
The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference
DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Contact Information
Name: Human Resources Department Phone: 804-524-7111 Email: cshrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov This position is a wage position and is not eligible for benefits. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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